Muniain Shines, Molina Equalizes and San Lorenzo Advance on Penalties

San Lorenzo survived a dramatic quarterfinal clash in the Apertura 2025, edging Argentinos Juniors 8-7 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation, according to La Nación and El Gráfico. The match at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium was high on tension, full of physical battles and defined by a pair of memorable goals.

The visitors struck first in the 70th minute through a well-crafted sequence orchestrated by Iker Muniain, whose vision and control were on full display. His through ball found Ezequiel Herrera on the right, whose cross was met by Andrés Vombergar with a towering header off the post and in.

Argentinos never gave up. Deep into stoppage time, Tomás Molina – the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals – rose high to nod home a dramatic equalizer that sent the home crowd into a frenzy and forced the game into penalties.

Tempers flared late, with both benches involved in heated exchanges. But when it came to composure from the spot, San Lorenzo held firm, converting all eight penalties to secure their place in the semifinals. There, they await the winner of River Plate vs Platense.